Olean Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cattaraugus County
2
Olean Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 21
Feb 2 13 24
Mar 3 13 31
Apr 3 2 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 7 38
Dec 3 18 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 148, NY
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Schools

East View Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Olean Senior High School
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Olean Intermediate-Middle School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Washington West Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

St Bonaventure University
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
15 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Olean General Hospital
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Jones Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E • 1.4 star
Upmc Cole
30 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
79 miles, E • 1 star
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